" dwacon" > said:

> My buddy and I had Pho for lunch and stopped by the Asian Market near the
> restaurant. When I purchased some "water spinach" the cashier asked, "Do
> you know how to eat this?" I said, "Yeah, I put it in my mouth and chew it
> up."
>
> Eric thought it was hilarious -- because we get those questions everytime we
> purchase food items from any Asian market.
>
> What is up with that?

They've probably learned from experience that many people buy things
without having a clue what they are or what to do with them. I'm pretty
sure they're trying to be helpful, rather than insulting. At least you
know they'll be open to your questions when you do have some.

Carol

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Coming at you live, from beautiful Lake Woebegon